‘Sesame Street’ comforts children displaced by Syrian war
NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” in the past year has tackled everything from foster care to substance abuse. Now its latest effort is trying…
January 2020
Suspicious person
Criminal mischief
Pennsylvania’s December jobless rate rises, payrolls shrink
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose in December for the fourth straight month, as payrolls shrank and the labor force hit another record high….
Oil City sets kindergarten registration
From staff reports Registration for kindergarten classes in the Oil City School District for the 2020-21 school year will be held Monday, March 30, through…
Death toll stands at 22 in Turkish earthquake; 1,000 hurt
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 22 Saturday, with more than 1,000 people injured,…
Doubts loom over nominating process for Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Questions have loomed for years around the nominations process for the Grammy Awards. But the doubts reached a new level this…
Recent Deaths 1/25/20
Gloria “Toni” Fair, 80, of Oakdale, Michigan and Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2020. Edward A. Winger, 92, of Oil City, died Jan. 24, 2020….
Music Moves to the Next Level
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor Eight Cranberry High School students traveled to the District 3 Chorus Festival at United High School in Armagh, Pennsylvania, last…
A Hot and Spicy Favorite
(Family Features) As the weather cools, spicy recipes can warm things up by satisfying your taste buds. For example, award-winning chef Elise Wiggins brings the…
Theft of appliances
OC has 2 openings on planning commission
From staff reports The City of Oil City is accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the city’s Planning Commission. There are two vacancies…
3 municipalities planning home rehabilitation programs
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The city of Franklin, Cranberry Township and Sugarcreek Borough have set aside some money for home rehabilitation programs in their…
China building a hospital to treat virus, expands lockdowns
BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it is swiftly building a 1,000-bed hospital dedicated to patients infected with a new virus that has killed…
Pet of the Day 01-24-20
Xena, a Domestic Short Hair, is a four month old spayed female. She’s a black and orange tortoiseshell with bright green eyes. Although Xena looks…
Review: Um, what? ‘The Turning’ is a muddled take on madness
The Associated Press It’s really not a good sign when a movie ends with a bold, shocking flourish and much of the audience can be…
Recent Deaths 1/24/20
Philip E. Lengauer, Sr., 84, of Stoneboro, died Jan. 20, 2020. June (Silvis) Kelley, 92, of Sigel, died Jan. 22, 2020. For complete obituaries,…
Steelhead Collection
By NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributor Contributions by HUNTER REDFIELD and AVA FISCHER Students in Cranberry’s Envirothon class went on their annual trip to help the…
VTC Students Build House up for Bid
By CASSIDY MILLER Student contributor Students in the Building Construction Trades Program at the Oil City Venango Technology Center have been working hard on a…
8th Grade Students Get “Berry” Scientific
By DEVIN ZERBE Student contributor On Dec. 16 and 17, Cranberry high School hosted its second annual 8th grade science fair. Led by science teacher,…
Clubs at Cranberry: Part 2
By ADY CARTER and NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributors Clubs are a great way for students to get involved, so it is important that all students…
Sugar Grove crash
Retail theft
Franklin man held on burglary, assault charges
From staff reports A Franklin man accused of breaking into a residence on Otter Street and assaulting a woman was held for court on all…
$50K state grant to benefit Pinegrove Township farm
From staff reports The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) on Wednesday approved a $50,000 grant to assist a Pinegrove Township farm with the creation of an…
Firefighting plane crashes in Australia, killing 3 Americans
SYDNEY (AP) — Three American crew members were killed Thursday when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia, officials…
Review: Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ is stale pint of ale
The Associated Press Guy Ritchie’s honor-among-thieves meta-caper “The Gentlemen,” with Matthew McConaughey, has all the tailored tweed suits and smoky atmosphere of a handsome scotch…
Recent Deaths 1/23/20
Marvis A. Hoover, 87, of Franklin, died Jan. 21, 2020. DeEtte Stevens, 60, of Polk Center, died Jan. 18, 2020. Edward W. “Body Man” Fryer,…
Pop Up a Movie Night Snack
(Family Features) Tasty snacks add to the fun when hosting a movie night, whether it’s a birthday sleepover or an adults-only gathering. Light and airy…
Pet of the Day 01-22-20
Raven is a very large active girl who loves attention. She is bonded to her sister Willow. Both of these girls were recently surrendered to…
Restoring bobwhite quail proving difficult, but hope remains
Progress is being made, and a recent change in policy offers hope for more. But this is going to take more time that perhaps thought….
Retail theft
Forgery, theft
Grants benefit area fire, ambulance companies
From staff reports Several Venango County fire companies and EMS agencies were awarded state grants from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). The…
Lions honor Cranberry students
Three Cranberry eighth-grade students – Evan Goodman, Erika Moore and Aubrey Stewart – were honored with SEI (Service, Effort and Initiative) awards at Monday’s meeting…
Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state…
Elliott makes 19 saves to lead Flyers over Penguins 3-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brian Elliott and the Flyers defense stymied Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Elliott made 19 saves, Jakub Voracek and James van…
Netflix holds its own in the streaming wars – for now
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is holding its ground in the streaming wars, passing its first big test since Apple and Disney launched rival services….
Recent Deaths 1/22/20
Karen I. Flannigan, of Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2020. Martha Jane Porter Kiser Ion, 81, of Tylersburg, died Jan. 21, 2020. William (Bill) Lee…
A Flavorful Family Meal
(Family Features) If your family struggles to make meal time happen, try creating kid-friendly recipes that bring everyone together at the table. For example, these…
Pet of the Day 01-21-20
Willow is a very large active girl who loves attention. She is bonded to her sister Raven. Both of these girls were recently surrendered to…
Driver in deadly Jan. 14 crash was in 2001 fatal mishap
By Rodney L. Sherman CLARION NEWS Editor A 64-year-old Kossuth woman police say struck and killed an Amish buggy driver Jan. 14 in Elk Township…
Town meeting on Polk Center set Thursday
From staff reports Venango County commissioners will host a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the old Salvation Army building at 734 Elk…
Trump impeachment trial to begin with rules fight, long days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is set to unfold at the Capitol, a contentious proceeding over whether to remove him from office…
Police: Armed woman shot, wounded by state trooper
SLIPPERY ROCK (AP) — State police say a woman armed with a handgun was shot and wounded by a state trooper following a domestic dispute…
James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The men bringing James Dean back to life for a forthcoming film are aiming not just to give his digital likeness…
Recent Deaths 1/21/20
Sandra L. Walsh, 62, of Oil City, died Jan.17, 2020. Gloria “Toni” Fair, 80, of Oakdale, Michigan, and Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2020. Maryann…
Cranberry Coach’s 100th Win in the Books
By CARA ANDRES Student contributor On Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cranberry High School’s boys basketball team was playing Venango Catholic High School on what proved to…
House Passes Bill to Expand Veteran Homeless Program
Last week, the House overwhelmingly passed the VFW-supported Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020. This bill would expand eligibility for the Department of Housing and Urban…
Virginia’s capital braces for gun-rights rally
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gun-rights activists — some making deliberate displays of their military-style rifles — began to descend on Virginia’s capital city Monday to…